MAPS AND GUIDES: HEMA SA Map Avenza PDF Maps are free and cover the Lincoln NP and Coffin Bay NP. Download the app on your smartphone or tablet, then download the maps you need. Details on the website. Introduction South Australia is renowned for its iconic outback regions such as the Flinders Ranges and Simpson […]

Twenty first century tourism has engulfed many of the world’s beautiful places. To find places which are still relatively unaffected by this tourism wave, you have to go further off the beaten track, and deeper into remote areas. Without a doubt, the best way to do this is with your own set of wheels, and […]

Victorian High Country 4WD Guide The Victorian High Country covers a large part of South-Eastern Victoria, ‎with much of the area only accessible via a 4WD. It is truly one of the premier camping and 4WDing destinations in Australia with a huge range of tracks and campsites on offer, the majority of which are completely […]

It was a groundbreaking year, 1994. Among other things, the first ever playstation gaming console was released, a strange two-wheeled one-manned vehicle now known as a segway was patented, and a little movie called the Lion King captured the hearts of just about every kid on the planet. But 1994 was a good year for […]

A common dilemma when planning an Outback adventure is how to take all your wants and needs. Vehicles only have one tow ball, so it can turn into a juggling act between your accommodation and recreational priorities. Often, one suffers for the other. For those who prioritise accommodation, there is a common perception that the […]

Are portable solar panels and solar powered camping setups really worth it, you ask? By reading this article, you can make up your own mind. Remember the good old days of camping? When the sun would fall beyond the horizon, the Kookaburras would start laughing, the stew would start bubbling on the fire, and just […]

The search for the right off road camper and shelter system can be an interesting, yet complex process. It’s all about finding something which perfectly suits your needs. Weight, facilities, comfort, size, bells and whistles. You name it, and there is a camper out there that will have it! However, in the hunt for that […]

To dual-cab, or not to dual-cab…..that is the Question! We are often asked by Trayon speculators and future customers, intent on exploring the far reaches of the Outback, “what sort of ute should I get to carry a Trayon?” There is a big variety of brands and models available these days, so it’s important to […]

NOTE: There are quite a few review articles out there for the Mercedes G Class Ute but they compare it to the Toyota Landcruiser 79 series. One thing we noticed, is not one of them compared the two at a value for money angle. They all focused on the price point. This Review is completely […]